Rhode Island § 6-31-3 - Unit Pricing
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 6-31-3 — Unit Pricing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-31-3. Unit Pricing
R.I. Gen. Laws § 6-31-3
§ 6-31-3. Means of disclosure.
Persons subject to the requirements of § 6-31-2 shall disclose the unit price and total price to consumers in one or more of the following appropriate ways:
(1) If the consumer commodity is so located that it is not conspicuously visible to the consumer, or if the consumer commodity is so located that the price information, if displayed in accordance with subdivision (2), would not be conspicuously visible to the consumer by a sign or list bearing the price information conspicuously placed near the point of procurement; or
(2) By attachment of a stamp, tag, or label directly adjacent to the consumer commodity, on the shelf on which the commodity is displayed, or by stamping or affixing the price information on the commodity itself; provided, however, that upon each commodity shall be stamped or affixed the total price of the commodity in arabic numerals if and when a computerized system is used; or
(3) In accord with regulations promulgated by the director.
History of Section.
P.L. 1972, ch. 15, § 1; P.L. 1975, ch. 191, § 1; P.L. 2014, ch. 528, § 23.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 6-31-3
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 6-31-3 cover?
Section 6-31-3 ("Unit Pricing") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Rhode Island § 6-31-3?
A common citation format is "Rhode Island General Laws § 6-31-3" (Rhode Island). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Rhode Island law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Rhode Island official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Rhode Island attorney.
How does Rhode Island § 6-31-3 apply to my situation?
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Sources & Verification
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